Category: Productivity

The Ivy Lee Method: Simply Productive

Posted by Colter Reed | Aug 20, 2013 | Productivity | 2

Focus on What’s Important (and Not Urgent)

Posted by Colter Reed | Jun 25, 2013 | Productivity | 0

How to Create an OmniFocus Project Using OmniJS

by Colter Reed | May 19, 2020 | Productivity | 0

Here’s a script to create a new OmniFocus project using OmniJS. Feel free to use it as a starting point for your own scripts.

How to Create OmniFocus Projects with TaskPaper and JavaScript for Automation

by Colter Reed | May 5, 2020 | Productivity | 0

TaskPaper is a great format for copying and pasting tasks and projects between OmniFocus and other...

How to Send a Push Notification from Terminal

by Colter Reed | Apr 21, 2020 | Productivity | 0

Here’s how to send a push notification to your iPhone from the Terminal in macOS. Instead of waiting for a long job to finish, let your Mac notify you.

How to Stop Procrastinating in One Easy Step

by Colter Reed | Apr 7, 2020 | Productivity | 0

Having trouble with procrastination? Try putting just that task on your list—just that one—until after you’ve finished it.

How to be Productive Working from Home

by Colter Reed | Mar 17, 2020 | Productivity | 0

Moving from the corporate office to a home office can be difficult. Here are some tips to make a successful transition.

5 Mistakes That Will Keep You Spinning Your Wheels

by Colter Reed | Mar 3, 2020 | Productivity | 0

Without traction, your car is going to sit there, slide uncontrollably, or possible get completely stuck. Here are five reasons why your goals might be just as stuck, despite all the work you’re doing.

Why I Love the Manta Sleep Mask

by Colter Reed | Feb 25, 2020 | Productivity | 0

The Manta Sleep Mask is the best sleep mask I’ve ever owned. Here’s why.

How to Automate Your Work Without Programming

by Colter Reed | Feb 11, 2020 | Productivity | 0

When we think of automating what we do, we tend to think of highly technical solutions that require a degree in Computer Science to set up (and break easily). Fortunately, effective automation can come from a low-tech solution anyone can apply.

How to Plan for Life Hitting You in the Face

by Colter Reed | Jan 28, 2020 | Productivity | 0

No matter how much you plan, life is still going to get its shots in. Here are five tips for rolling with the punches.

How to Use TaskPaper to Extend the Reach of OmniFocus

by Colter Reed | Jan 21, 2020 | Productivity | 0

TaskPaper lets you create structured tasks and projects in any text editor. It lets you move in and out of OmniFocus with a copy and paste.

How to Set a Strategic Vision for Your Life

by Colter Reed | Jan 14, 2020 | Productivity | 0

Setting a strategic vision is some of the most important thinking you can do to take your life in the direction you want to take it. Chances are you’re already doing it and calling it daydreaming.